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BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
NEWS, RESOURCES, & MORE!
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 link
Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 link
Charles County Department of Health COVID-19 link
Charles County Economic Development COVID-19 link
Charles County Chamber of Commerce link (Click COVID-19 RESOURCES)
Maryland Attorney General FAQ link
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10/1/2020
ROUND TWO FOR CHARLES COUNTY COVID-19 BUSINESS GRANTS NOW OPEN.
NEW APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 THROUGH OCTOBER 16, 2020 (FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER APPLIED FOR A CHARLES COUNTY COVID RELIEF).
Requests for additional funding from all applicants – including second-time applicants – will be accepted beginning October 19, 2020 through November 6, 2020.
NO applications WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 p.m. November 6, 2020.
**YOU MUST REQUEST AN APPLICATION HERE
**APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Who can apply: Charles County Based, for profit businesses that did not receive a grant in Round One may apply. Businesses with at least 5 and up to 75 employees may apply for grants up to $10,000. Businesses with fewer than 5 employees are eligible for grants up to $5,000.
CLICK HERE for more information on:
Who can apply
How to apply
FAQ
Scoring
Eligibility
Use of Grant Funds
Required Documents
***PLEASE CONTACT THE LPBA IF YOU NEED HELP UNDERSTANDING THE PROCESS.
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3/27/2020 - The Maryland Department of Labor has produced an invaluable and comprehensive guide for Maryland businesses who are dealing with the current crisis. You will find a copy in the attachment:
3/25/2020 - New links added for business resources
Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business
Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses
https://commerce.maryland.gov/fund/maryland-small-business-covid-19-emergency-relief-fund-programs
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund - Workforce Development and Adult Learning
http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/covidlafund.shtml
Disaster assistance
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
COVID-19 Assistance
Small Business Development Center SBDC
https://www.marylandsbdc.org/covid-19-assistance
Comprehensive Document with links from SBDC HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS!